ABC Harley-Davidson

The Pink Party

2010-10-27T11:49:00.001-04:00

Ghoul - O -Rama Haunted House

2010-10-26T13:00:00.000-04:00

Join us for an Evening of Ghoulish Fun!!! All student who arrive in costumes get in free!!


A.B.C Harley-Davidson's

2010-07-12T11:46:00.001-04:00

Ride with us to bike night at Gus O's. Ride leaves ABC every Tuesday at 5:30

2010-07-01T15:34:00.001-04:00

Have a Safe 4th and save the date for our first Ride-In Movie Night next Friday, July 9th. Movie starts at dusk $2 per person

Charity Softball Game Supports Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor

2010-06-07T10:52:00.000-04:00

Softball event this Sunday benefits Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor

Published: Friday, June 04, 2010

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Waterford Kettering Women’s Freshman Softball team and the ABC Harley Davidson employees, along with Peter and Nancy Donaghue, McDonald’s owners/operators and Waterford residents, will be hosting the charity game at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Waterford Kettering High School, 2800 Kettering Drive in Waterford Township.

Even though the two will play against each other in an upcoming charity softball game, Waterford Kettering freshman Chelsea Atherton and her mother, Diana, are on the same team when it comes to supporting the Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor.

As a school project, Chelsea and her friend Emily Klovski will lead the Kettering freshman softball team in a game against Diana and her coworkers at longtime Waterford business ABC Harley Davidson.

Chelsea and her family, as well as ABC Harley Davidson, have a history of supporting the Ronald McDonald House through yearly community events organized by Waterford McDonald’s owner/operator Peter Donaghue.

“The Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor is a home away from home to the families of children receiving medical attention at nearby Mott Children’s Hospital,” said Diana.

Donaghue and his wife Nancy are donating uniforms to each team and will provide onsite samples of Real Fruit Smoothies, McDonald’s newest beverage.

For more information, contact Mike Odom or Jenna Platonas at 248-855-6777.

— For The Oakland Press

A.B.C. Harley-Davidson to Host Harleys Heroes event

2010-05-27T10:02:00.003-04:00

Harley Davidson Foundation / DAV Mobile Services Event@ ABC Harley Davidson June 27th

So many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned. There’s so much to know…and so many changes from one year to the next. That’s why the nonprofit D-A-V and the Harley-Davidson Foundation have teamed up to offer help. The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at Harley-Davidson of Washington, D.C., 9407 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington, Maryland, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2010, to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. This event is part of the nationwide Harley’s Heroes tour and is free to all veterans and members of their families.
For further information, please contact NSO Ron Minter at (410) 230-4440.

Gus O'Connors Bike Nights

2010-05-25T11:35:00.000-04:00

This Year A.B.C. Harley-Davidson

will be sponsoring another Bike Night

for you East Siders to get a little taste of the ABC Hospitality

We have Joined with Gus O'Connor's in Downtown Rochester

Every Teusday you can:
"Ride into Rochester"
Meet at ABC Harley Waterford @ 5:00pm
Kickstands up @ 5:30pm
Back roads around
to Gus' Bike Night

"New this Year"
Joe Mama Mango Mahi $12
Biker Platter $10
(Pulled Pork, Chicken & Ribs with cheesy spuds)

And Drink Specials too...

$2 Bottles
(Coors Lt. Miller Lt.)
$4.50 Absolute Drinks
$5 Bombs
(Cherry, Blue Berry & Grape)

Finding My Confidence - Lola's Story

2010-05-14T14:56:00.000-04:00

Finding My Confidence

I have always loved the look and sound of a Harley and jumped at every chance to be a passenger on one. My boyfriend is a seasoned rider but was lacking a motorcycle so last fall we decided to buy a Road King Classic. He suggested that I take the class and get my license for the heck of it but I wasn't interested (too hard!) and never gave it another thought.

First time out this Spring and all I could think of while sitting on the back was 'I could do this'. So I got my permit, took the class, got my license and bought a 04 Sportster 883 Custom all within a month. I spent the first couple weeks practicing starts/stops/turns in parking lots then last weekend I started out my driveway and through my neighborhood. well that must have been the point that I found my confidence b/c after a couple loops I was ready to get out on the road! We went for a little 30 mile cruise and I encountered all but the highway (no rush). I even dropped it (stopped with the wheel turned) but it wasn't that bad and I was almost relieved to get it out of the way!

I'd say the hardest part of learning was getting past my initial fear and pushing myself to do a little more each time. I know I still have a lot to learn but I have the basics down and I have my confidence and I know that I will just get better. It is so empowering to overcome your fears and do something you love!!

I could never have done this without the help of my boyfriend he has been such a great teacher and so encouraging and patient and I love him so much! I hope everyone learning has that kind of support from friends/family.

Well it's a beautiful day today and I cant wait to get back out there and ride!!

Celebrating Women Riders

2010-05-10T15:00:00.001-04:00

Celebrating Women's Motorcycle Month

Although it’s traditionally been a male-dominated past-time, more and more women are taking to the open road on a motorcycle, whether it’s a sport, cruiser or touring bike. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, there are nearly four and a half million women motorcycle riders on the road today. In fact, one of every 10 motorcycle owners is a woman. In addition, the number of women motorcycle riders is increasing at a higher rate than the number of male riders - 28 percent versus 7 percent - as reported by the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Famous Women Motorcycle Riders

(1910s) Adeline and Augusta Van Buren: As two of the earliest motorcycle women riders in the U.S., these sisters broke many gender misconceptions and stereotypes by riding from New York to California on Indian motorcycles in 1916. The Van Buren sisters were the first women motorcycle riders to make the coast-to-coast journey solo on two bikes.
(1930s) Bessie Stringfield: As a female, African-American motorcyclist, Stringfield further broke both racial and gender barriers by completing eight solo cross-country tours and serving as a U.S. Army motorcycle dispatch rider, traveling through the Southern states when racial prejudice was a tangible threat.

(1930s) Dorothy "Dot" Robinson: Nicknamed the “First Lady of Motorcycling,” Robinson was another pioneer for women motorcyclists. Along with fellow motorcyclist Linda Dugeau, Robinson established Motor Maids, an organization created in 1940 to unite women that owned motorcycles. This organization was instrumental in convincing many more women to try motorcycling. The American Motorcycle Association (AMA) issued the club an official charter in 1941, thus becoming the first organized U.S. women’s motorcycle club. Robinson also opened the doors for women motorcycle riders in the competitive arena by participating and winning several endurance runs. Robinson became the first woman to win an AMA national competition when she placed first in the sidecar class of the two-day Jack Pine National Endurance Championship.

Women Motorcycle Riders of Today

Today’s “motorcycle women” continue to break down barriers and stereotypes. In fact, women motorcycle riders are more affluent, mature and better educated than in the past. One-third of the current generation’s women motorcycle riders are college graduates, and are more likely to work in a professional or managerial occupation than their male counterparts. This growing group of women motorcycle riders is quickly leaving the “biker chick” image behind.In addition, women motorcycle riders are safety-conscious and educated about their motorcycles. About one-third of women motorcycle riders completed a certified Motorcycle Safety Course, which again is considerably higher than the group of male motorcycle riders.
Some well-known celebrity women motorcycle riders and enthusiasts include: Molly Culver, Lauren Hutton (the original vice-president of the Guggenheim Museum Motorcycle Club), Cher, Catherine Bell, Queen Latifa, Wynona Judd, Niki Taylor, Joan Jett, Elizabeth Taylor, Tanya Tucker, Charlize Theron, KD Lang, Angelina Jolie, Pink, Alanis Morrisette and Courtney Cox.As the number of women motorcycle riders continues to grow, so will the demand for motorcycles and accessories better suited to female lifestyles and needs. In response to the buying power of these female consumers, the motorcycle industry will respond and begin designing more products and accessories for women motorcycle riders.

Motorcycle Insurance Rates for Women

Motorcycle insurance is determined by a variety of factors, including age, geographic location, bike style, riding experience, driving record and gender. And yes, it’s true that motorcycle insurance rates for women often costs less than it does for men – similar to how it costs more to insure a younger rider than an older rider, even if they have the same riding experience. This is based upon the probability of an accident because as a group, female motorcycle riders tend to be more cautious than male riders. The same is true when comparing older riders to younger riders.

The type of bike you own impacts your premium, so be sure to ask about motorcycle insurance rates before you choose your bike. High-performance sport bikes typically cost more to insure than easier-to-ride touring motorcycles due to the increased power and speed, which can lead to an accident. If you live in an area with poor weather conditions or high accident rates, your motorcycle insurance rates will be higher, too.

Most motorcycle insurance rates are also calculated based on the type of coverage you choose. Full motorcycle insurance coverage, including theft, medical and damage, will cost you more, but it offers better protection. Motorcycle insurance is often based on the number of riding months, as well. In sunny states like California or Florida, you’re able to ride your bike year-round. In other states, like Ohio, New York, Michigan and other parts of the Midwest, you have fewer riding months. Depending on your plan, you may only pay your motorcycle insurance premium during the primary riding months, although you’ll still be covered year-round. Overall, however, the longer you ride and maintain a good record, the lower your motorcycle insurance rates will be.

Dyno Dialogue

2010-05-07T11:18:00.000-04:00

ABC H-D has a new, State of the Art Dyno Facility.
Our Services include Authorized Power Commander Dyno Tuning.

Talk to our dyno technician every Thursday at boomers bike night. Located at Boomers ~ 6650 Highland Rd (M59) ~ Waterford, next to Oakland County Airport. Join us at the biggest bike night in Oakland County

DYNO INFORMATION:What You Need to Know About Dyno Service

Why Should I Dyno My Bike?
Many people think the only reason to dyno-tune your bike is to get peak horsepower and torque out of it. However, the main reason is to make a bike easier and more enjoyable to ride. We have all ridden or been around bikes that are not running at peak capability. Whether they hiccup and die, backfire or miss, any fuel injected bike that has not been dyno-tuned is most likely not running up to its full potential. The results you get from dyno-tuning might only be a couple horse power and torque more than before, but the way the bike runs will be so much smoother that you will not care if it is a one-horse or 10-horse gain. Dyno tuning your bike, in most cases, will also help it run cooler.
Today’s Harleys utilize the newest technology in fuel injection rather than being carbureted. You can no longer use the “guesstimate” approach when tuning Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) and Mapping a bike. In order to dyno-tune a fuel injected bike it must be with a tuning device, such as a Screaming Eagle Pro Super Tuner or Power Commander by DynoJet. Without the aid of a dyno and air/fuel analyzer, tuning a motorcycle is like lobbing a hand grenade blindfolded – it’s a best guess and you hope it hits close enough to accomplish the goal.
Exhaust and Air Breather Only?
Changing pipes and air breather seems simple enough. However, fuel injection is serious business. A download truly is the minimal addition to a bike with Stage 1 upgrades – and truthfully, any bike with EFI. Through the use of a Dyno, equipped with an Air/Fuel Analyzer and Eddy Brake, the difference between a properly tuned bike and a reflashed bike is night and day. A “download reflash” works okay with some combinations, but more often than not, leaves the motorcycle running lean or rich.
What Can I Do?
If you want the bike to run right, these conditions can only be corrected using a programmable fuel management product. We recommend using the Screamin’ Eagle Super Tuner or DynoJet’s Power Commander to correctly adjust EFI equipped bikes. Through the use of these tuning devices, our trained technicians can have your motorcycle running the way it was meant to.
What’s a Map?
Dynamometers are useful in both the refinement and development of modern day engine technology. The concept is to use a dyno to measure and compare power transfer at different points on a vehicle, thus allowing the engine or drivetrain to be modified to get more efficient power transfer. Modern chassis dynamometers can do much more than display RPM, horsepower, and torque. With modern electronics and quick reacting, low inertia dyne systems, it is now possible to tune to best power and the smoothest runs, in realtime. This is done using a “Map.”
A “map” consists of groups of tables containing fuel and spark timing data. There is also data pertaining to throttle position percentages and RPM ranges that the bike operates in. Some of the adjustments made are to the front and rear cylinder fuel and spark tables in order to make the bike run properly at the desired time and position. Maps are specific for each type bike, and then each bike’s engine or upgrade combination.
What Else Can the Dyno Do?
In addition to performance enhancements, the dyno is an incredible diagnostic tool. With the aid of the dyno, our technicians can get a snapshot of your motorcycle’s health to determine and repair many number of problems that may exist. Powertrain issues such as slipping clutch, worn or loose chains and sprockets, as well as wheel irregularities and tire slippage can be determined through the use of the dyno. In addition to these the inductive RPM Pick-Up can detect ignition misfires and other related problems.
How Much Does it Cost?
For EFI Tuning, the charges are set at a flat rate fee. Some bikes may be harder to tune than others and may take longer, so we set a standard price based on the average time to tune a bike. For diagnostic purposes, dyno time is based on our shop labor rate. Baseline runs, are a set price for three (3) dyno pulls. Often we offer discounted baseline runs with a performance evaluation to better provide our customers the understanding on how to make better performance. For more information, please contact our Service Department or email us at Service@ABCHarleyDavidson.com
Super Tuner or Power Commander?
SUPER TUNER: This product is sold by Harley-Davidson and uses a tuning “key” that get mated to the bike’s ECM. This mating is monogamous, can only be used on the motorcycle it is mated to, and is mated for life. If you sell the bike it goes with the bike, and you must buy another one for your new bike. The key acts as an interface between the tuning software on the computer and the bike’s ECM. The programming is done to the ECM and then the key is removed after tuning is done. It has numerous tuning features, which make if very versatile.
POWER COMMANDER: This product is sold by DynoJet Research and is a hardware tuning device that is installed on the motorcycle. It plugs inline with the bikes ECM and the fuel injectors. In a nutshell, it bypasses the information sent from the ECM to the injectors and coil to adjust fuel and spark timing. Cost comparisons show that it is a bit cheaper that the Super Tuner, but requires additional labor time to install. Being that the Power Commander is a physical unit, there is also the potential for component failure.
When looking at all 3 options, (Download, Power Commander, or Super Tuner) we consider the Download to be “GOOD” – the minimum requirement recommended; the Power Commander to be “BETTER” – as it is inline on the bike and has the chance for component failure; and the Super Tuner to be the “BEST” – as the Tuner Module is kept separate from the bike itself and allows a reflash at any time. All three options are available at our Dealership.

2nd Annual Seat Trade Up and Demo Day

2010-05-07T09:10:00.000-04:00

Join the Parts Department for our Second Seat Trade up - Ride your bike in and we'll let you "Test Ride" a new seat. We'll also buy your old seat back and give you money towards your new saddle.

MotorClothes will be hosting an Eyewear seminar: Focusing on the importance of proper eyewear when riding. We'll also show you H-D's cutting edge technology on rider Eyewear.

International Female Ride Day is Friday, May 7th

2010-05-03T19:34:00.000-04:00

For all of you women riders out there May is Woman Riders Month & Friday, May 7th is International Female Ride day.

Thunder Roads of Michigan

2010-04-30T15:45:00.000-04:00

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Thunder Roads has a points around Michigan photo contest. Click the link below for details

http://www.thunderroadsmichigan.com/points_michigan.php

A.B.C. Harley-Davidson is on Facebook

2010-04-29T11:02:00.001-04:00

Want to know what's going on at the dealership that's "Always Been Cool"? Then stop by our Facebook page and join us.

A.B.C. Harley-Davidson wants YOU to become part of our FAMILY!!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=121031771467&ref=ts

ThrottleHand

2010-04-26T10:53:00.000-04:00

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Spring House

2010-04-26T10:40:00.001-04:00

Well the weather didn't really cooperate, but it didn't keep our customers away! We have the best customers!

The Detroit Groove Kings kept it "Hot" with their tunes, Gus O'Connor's "Spiced" it up with an awesome Pig Roast!

Good times were had by all - thanks for making it a success, we couldn't do it without you.

The Staff of A.B.C. Harley-Davidson

A.B.C. Harley-Davidson Spring Open House

2010-04-19T12:50:00.000-04:00

Join us this Saturday, April 24th, 2010 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for our Spring Open House.

Featuring live music from the Detroit Groove Kings, Pig Roast provided by Gus O'Connor's Rochester Hills, Chop Docs Cycles, Dr. Rue, Cash Cube & much more....

ABC Fits Shop Series

2010-04-15T15:19:00.000-04:00

I heard that A.B.C. H-D is having another fit shop this 
saturday.  Do you want to meet me there?  This weekend they will cover 
Harley Footwear in MotorCloths, and parts will have everything 
electronic for your bike!!  Touch, feel, make sure it will work with 
your model of bike.  Should be awesome!  NEXT WEEKEND is their OPEN 
HOUSE....can't wait!!

Danelle Orr Memorial Ride May 23, 2010

2010-04-10T13:37:00.000-04:00

The Iron Divas of ABC Harley Davidson are sponsoring the Danielle Orr Memorial Ride with all proceeds benefiting Gilda's Club. Orr was the daughter of Harley Davidson's store owner. Men and women who ride are welcome.

Register between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ride starts at 11:30. This will be a Poker Run Ride to Hell (Michigan, that is.) Blessing of the Bikes begins in Hell at 11, 12 & 1 (Blessing is $8 and optional) ending at Boomers in Waterford for charity auction and dinner last bike in by 3:30 p.m.

ABC Harley-Davidson

The Pink Party

Ghoul - O -Rama Haunted House

Charity Softball Game Supports Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor

Softball event this Sunday benefits Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor

A.B.C. Harley-Davidson to Host Harleys Heroes event

Harley Davidson Foundation / DAV Mobile Services Event@ ABC Harley Davidson June 27th

Gus O'Connors Bike Nights

Finding My Confidence - Lola's Story

Celebrating Women Riders

Celebrating Women's Motorcycle Month

Famous Women Motorcycle Riders

Women Motorcycle Riders of Today

Motorcycle Insurance Rates for Women

Dyno Dialogue

DYNO INFORMATION:What You Need to Know About Dyno Service

Why Should I Dyno My Bike?

Exhaust and Air Breather Only?

What Can I Do?

What’s a Map?

What Else Can the Dyno Do?

How Much Does it Cost?

Super Tuner or Power Commander?

2nd Annual Seat Trade Up and Demo Day

International Female Ride Day is Friday, May 7th

Thunder Roads of Michigan

A.B.C. Harley-Davidson is on Facebook

ThrottleHand

Spring House

A.B.C. Harley-Davidson Spring Open House

ABC Fits Shop Series

Danelle Orr Memorial Ride May 23, 2010